Title-winning teams are built on strong defences and centre-backs are a key pillar of any backline.
Throughout the years we’ve seen to colossal centre-backs, dominant defenders who can outwit and out-power even the world’s finest forwards.
Modern centre-backs are required to be more complete than ever before, need to both frustrate forwards and contribute offensively, stepping forward in possession and helping to build attacks.
We’ve decided to run the rule over the best current centre-backs and try to rank the finest central defenders in world football right now.
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